Dried Flower Arrangements

Flowers are the central theme for every special occasion. They are beautiful in any state, including the fragrant fresh ones and dried flowers that can be cherished for a lifetime. There is nothing that can be as freshening as placing a flowerpot in a room decor or an office environment. Fresh flowers can be decorated in any form, whereas dried flowers are best enjoyed as table arrangements, swags, Christmas wreaths and crafts. Also, dried flower arrangements are less expensive than that of fresh flower option.

Speaking about dried flower arrangements, how to make unique pattern gifts and decorations is a query that lingers on everyone's mind. Understand the theme for the approach and you can easily set up dried flowers with a professional touch. For example, dried flower arrangements for weddings are more of the regular centerpiece design rather than the wreath pattern. The same is with silk flower arrangements. This article highlights about the various ways for dried flower arrangements.

Dried Flower Arrangements Ideas

Selecting appropriate dried flowers from the florists is also an important part of the floral arrangement project. You should choose flowers that dry properly such as marigold, roses, larkspur and globe amaranth. For fillers, the ideal options are yarrow, baby's breath, lavender, straw and poppy seed heads. The leaf component can be either dried eucalyptus or dried fern. Select dried flowers and components as per your personal choice, keeping in mind about the color combination and the theme. Following are ways to easily arrange dried flowers:

Idea # 1: Basic Table Arrangement
The most popular pattern of dried flower arrangement is the regular bouquet form. For basic pattern of dried flower arrangement, you will require dried flowers, fillers, leaves, container, beads and decorative stones.

• First of all, add a piece of floral foam in the bottom of the vase.
• As per your design, you can cut the stems of the fillers, leaves and main flowers.
• Add the leaves (tallest component) and the fillers (second tallest component) in such a way that they are evenly distributed.
• In the front, you can add the main flowers like roses and gardenias.
• Hold the dried flowers and add the beads and decorative stones to hold them properly.
• If necessary, rearrange the dried flowers, but ensure that all the components are visible from all sides.
• Place this dried flower arrangement in the center of the table.

Idea # 2: Blossoming Tree Arrangement
Dried floral arrangements in the shape of a blossoming tree is another speculative idea. Supplies required for making this dried flower arrangement are a small piece of floral foam, a vase, dried branches of hazel trees, dried delphinium (about 8 stems), some moss and quick-setting plaster.

• Add a piece of floral foam in the vase, you can use a small amount of glue to stick it at the base.
• Sort the dried flower branches according to length and insert them one by one.
• After you complete arranging the flower, add some amount of quick-setting plaster in the vase.
• Wait till the plaster dries completely and spread moss over the cured plaster.
• You can use glue to stick small flowering twigs into the sides of the main branches.
• Continue sticking the flowers until the arrangement resembles that of a blossoming tree.

While placing the dried flower arrangements, look for an area that does not receive direct sunlight. Also, ensure that the flowers are not placed in the direction of forced air heat. Otherwise, you can notice fading of the colors and excess drying of the flowers within no time. And when it comes to maintenance, regular dusting of the dried flowers with a feather duster is sufficient to keep your dried floral arrangements attractive for a long time.